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 ====== Super Backgammon ======
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Super Backgammon is a good implementation of the classic board game, published by [[qlwiki:Digital Precision Ltd]].


It includes all of the standard features you would expect, such as the doubling cube.  Full instructions appear both on the insert and as help page from within the game.


Advertised features included:


  *Variable playing strength
  *Full on-screen instructions
  *Obeys all the rules of backgammon
  *A real ego-crusher at top level
  *Randomising features ensure a different game each time
  *Fast response speed
  *Plays an aggressive, challenging and entertaining game
  *Dual clocks
  *Computer vs Computer, Player vs Computer, Player vs Player
  *6 Levels of play
  *Override function to allow you to throw real dice
  *Computer will suggest a move for you
  *Whilst computer is thinking, choose to see current move considered, and best move so far, with evaluation scores


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{{qlwiki:ql_super_backgammon.gif?direct&240x120  |Screenshot of Sinclair QL Super Backgammon by Digital Precision Limited}}\\ 
Title: **Super Backgammon**\\ 
Language: SuperBASIC Compiled with [[qlwiki:SuperCharge]], then later compiled with [[qlwiki:Turbo]]\\ 
Author: Ian Robinson\\ 
Publisher: [[qlwiki:Digital Precision Ltd]]\\ 
Year of Publication: 1985\\ 
Platforms Suitable for: All Sinclair QLs and emulators\\ 
Commercial Status: Commercial\\ 
Price as at April 1985: £15.95\\ 
Reviews: QL User (June 1985), QL User (December 1985)\\ 
Sources Available from: n/a\\ 
Latest Version available from: Unknown\\